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EA54 OXM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,697 mi
Last recorded172,697 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 OXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 172,697 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2016 172,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2015 157,430 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cut in outside wall

Pass 7 Mar 2014 142,384 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 142,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 125,412 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 110,427 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 94,074 miles

all four tyres tread getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2010 79,601 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 57,745 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,786 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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EA54 OXM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA54 OXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA54 OXM registered?

EA54 OXM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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